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Elk sightings in Jasper
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Where Elk has been reported, from 1,028 sightings. Not a live tracker: animals move, and an empty area doesn’t mean there are none.
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When to look
| Hour | Share of busiest hour |
|---|---|
| 12 AM | 5% |
| 1 AM | 3% |
| 2 AM | 2% |
| 3 AM | 2% |
| 4 AM | 8% |
| 5 AM | 60% |
| 6 AM | 85% |
| 7 AM | 100% |
| 8 AM | 80% |
| 9 AM | 55% |
| 10 AM | 35% |
| 11 AM | 25% |
| Noon | 20% |
| 1 PM | 18% |
| 2 PM | 20% |
| 3 PM | 25% |
| 4 PM | 35% |
| 5 PM | 55% |
| 6 PM | 80% |
| 7 PM | 100% |
| 8 PM | 85% |
| 9 PM | 60% |
| 10 PM | 20% |
| 11 PM | 8% |
2 more about Elk in the app
- Antlers vs. Horns: The Rockies’ Headgear
- Whistlers Campground
Where to look
Jasper spots that mention Elk
Places and trails whose Parkwolf guides talk about Elk. A good start, never a guarantee.
Places
CampgroundWhistlers CampgroundModern mega-campground near town with elk and full amenities
SightMaligne LakeGlacier-blue lake with cruises to photogenic Spirit Island
SightMount Edith CavellAngel Glacier views and wildflower meadows on Jasper’s signature peak
SightAthabasca FallsRoaring glacier-fed falls squeezed into a narrow quartzite canyon
SightMaligne Lake CruiseGuided boat ride to Spirit Island on turquoise glacial waters
SightAmethyst LakesRemote alpine lakes mirrored by the Ramparts in Tonquin Valley
SightMarmot BasinScenic, laid-back Rockies ski hill with terrain for every level
SightOld Fort PointShort climb, huge views over Jasper and the Athabasca ValleyTrails
ChallengingOpal Hills8.2 km · 5 hrSteep loop from Maligne Lake to Opal Hills meadows and wide mountain viewsModerateOld Fort Point Loop3.9 km · 1.3 hrShort, steep loop with Jasper valley and Athabasca River views
ChallengingOpal Peak Route10.3 km · 7 hrStrenuous Opal Hills loop with an unmaintained summit connector above Maligne LakeEasyBeauvert Lake Loop3.5 km · 1 hrFlat 3.5 km lakeshore loop around Lac Beauvert from public P-18 parking
EasyLake Annette Loop2.4 km · 1.3 hrA paved, easy loop for clear water, mountain views, and a beachEasyMary Schäffer Loop3.2 km · 1.5 hrEasy 3.2 km lakeshore loop with Maligne Lake views, history, and forest.EasyLac Beauvert Loop3.5 km · 1 hrGentle lakeside loop with emerald water and lodge views
ModerateSummit Lakes Trail9.8 km · 3 hrA gentle forest walk to Beaver Lake and the quieter Summit Lakes
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